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07/13/2004 03:20:16 AM |
Hello Fe from the Critique Club,
Composition
The composition is pleasing. I like the diagonal placing of the two swans and the nearly square aspect ratio. The verical bar on the left and another fainter one on the right are distracting - if they are the net you refer to it needs to be more nearly in focus. If they are reeds or vegetation, it might have been better to change the camera position to avoid them.
Focus
The first swan is clearly the centre of attention and is in focus. The second swan is not well focused. Maybe it would atract more attention if it was. To increase your depth of field, reduce the aperture (higher f number).
Exposure
This was a difficult shot to expose right, a light subject against a dark background. The swans are both overexposed, losing detail in the highlights. The background water looks muddy, especially near the top of the image. Although it would have made the water darker, I would have exposed less to capture the detail on the swans.
Challenge
Long titles can cause DPC commentators to mark down - it is better for the image to tell the story - not always easy. Is this extraordinary? Maybe not for me but it is what you feel that matters!
Overall
A pleasing image overall - keep shooting and you will see improvements.
Hugh
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07/07/2004 02:43:58 AM |
| Great picture. I guess the black lines people have mentioned is the net they are defending? |
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07/06/2004 06:21:44 AM |
| nice photo, dont really understand the title |
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07/01/2004 08:07:15 AM |
| Those verticle bars in the shot (reflections?) really look strange andare a major distraction. Looks like processing errors on a film print. The composition and lighting are good. |
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07/01/2004 02:05:28 AM |
| Haha funny title. There seems to be something in the way of the shot though. I see 2 black lines like if it were maybe pieces of grass that got in the way. |
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06/30/2004 10:31:28 AM |
| Nice DOF. great color clarity and position. |
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06/30/2004 02:28:30 AM |
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